Community Social Worker
A Community Social Worker in Australia supports individuals, families, and groups by connecting them with essential resources, advocating for their rights, and helping them navigate social services. They work in diverse settings including non-profit organisations, government agencies, schools, and healthcare facilities. Their goal is to improve wellbeing, reduce inequality, and empower vulnerable populations through counselling, case management, and community outreach programmes.
- community social worker
- social services
- case management
- community outreach
- social work
- advocacy
- human services
- counseling
- family support
- crisis intervention
- mental health
- public welfare
- resource coordination
- social justice
Available courses
22
Students
11
Average monthly income
$5K - $10K
Top courses
Case Management Training
Master every stage of the case management process — from intake and assessment to discharge and quality improvement. This comprehensive training equips you with the practical skills, ethical grounding, and professional tools needed to deliver effective, client-centred services. Whether you are entering the field or advancing your practice, this course builds the competency that makes a real difference.
Students
9
Workload
4h - 360h
Rating
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What does a Community Social Worker do
Assess clients' needs and develop individualised service plans to connect them with appropriate community resources, housing, healthcare, and financial assistance programmes.
Provide counselling, emotional support, and crisis intervention to individuals and families facing challenges such as poverty, domestic violence, substance abuse, or mental health issues.
Collaborate with government agencies, non-profits, healthcare providers, and community organisations to coordinate services and advocate for clients' rights and wellbeing.
Conduct community outreach, organise educational workshops, and develop programmes aimed at addressing systemic social issues and empowering underserved populations.
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All courses for Community Social Worker
- 1 students
Social Work Supervisor Training
Start free now Health and Social Care Course
Start free nowPsychological Crisis Intervention Course
Start free nowDrug and Alcohol Counselor Course
Start free nowSocial Welfare Course
Start free nowAbnormal Psychology and Psychopathology Course
Start free now- 1 students
Social Work Report Writing Course
Start free now Program Evaluation and Grant-Funded Services
Start free nowCritical Incident Stress Management Course
Start free nowSocial Work Course
Start free nowNonprofit Management Course
Start free now- 9 students
Case Management Training
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